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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,341.24, 304,076.70 and 119,739.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,341.24, 304,076.70 and 119,739.24 is: 165,243.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,341.24 : 304,076.70 = 119,739.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,341.24/304,076.70 = 119,739.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,341.24x = 304,076.70 × 119,739.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,341.24x = 36,409,912,959.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,409,912,959.71/220,341.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,243.30

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